Karl-Heinz von Hassel


Karl-Heinz von Hassel was a German actor. He appeared in more than 100 films and television shows between 1960 and 2012.
Born in Hamburg, he trained for a business career and also took acting lessons. From 1960 he made stage appearances at various theatres and from 1966 he appeared regularly on television and he later had significant roles in films directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Hassel was a tall man who was often cast as police officers, but he also portrayed industrial workers.
He died in Hamburg died aged 77 after a short illness.

Filmography